Egyptian, French leaders discuss regional developments

Cairo, May 10 Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Egypt to discuss regional developments, including escalating tensions linked to Iran and the United States, and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting took place on Saturday on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony for the French-speaking international university Senghor University's new headquarters in Egypt's New Borg El-Arab City, north of Cairo, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.

During the talks, Sisi reviewed Egypt's ongoing efforts to contain current regional tensions. He stressed the need to shield the region from further escalation and instability, citing its adverse impacts on regional and global security, supply chains, trade, and transportation, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Egyptian leader reiterated his country's steadfast position in upholding the security and stability of fellow Arab nations, underscoring Egypt's categorical rejection of any infringement upon their sovereignty or their peoples' natural resources.

For his part, Macron voiced his hope for a swift resolution to the ongoing regional crises in a manner that restores peace and stability to the Middle East.

On the situation in Lebanon, the two leaders agreed on the critical need to maintain peace and stability in the country. They also explored ways to strengthen cooperation among Mediterranean nations to achieve shared development, prosperity, and well-being for the people.

Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani urged the United States and Iran to adopt positions characterised by "responsibility" and "wisdom" during this delicate stage.

During a phone call on Saturday, the two top diplomats called for full reliance on diplomacy to settle disputes, stressing the importance of supporting the negotiation process between the two sides, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

The two officials also reviewed developments of the negotiating track between Washington and Tehran, emphasising that the sustainability of regional security and stability is primarily based on prioritising political solutions in a way that preserves the resources of the peoples of the region.

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